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This year's DAF Hangar Party was a resounding success, with over one hundred people showing up to kick up their heels. The hangar was tricked out with Pancho's bar, a dance floor, palm trees, and a fleet of balsa airplanes. A potential crisis when the rented grill failed was averted by Curtis Hahn's quick repair work, and Curtis, Larry and Mitch went on to grill up chicken and Santa Maria tri-tip for the crowd.

After dinner, the dancing got started, and went on until the band had to leave at 10. Later, a quieter group was left to contemplate the evening with a few choice beverages out on the ramp.

Many thanks to all the folks that showed up to help set up for the party, then came back afterward to clean up. The Hangar Party Comittee's efforts in planning and making all the arrangements deserve special mention, as well as Al Gibbs, who as usual went above and beyond with his palm trees, the Happy Bottom Riding Club sign, and the fantastic barbed wire enclosure for the photo area.

Once again, the Flaming Brisket Fly-in had a good turnout, with 40 DAFers in 17 aircraft (and one car) arriving at Agua Dulce Airpark for a BBQ brisket lunch. The weather was perfect (for a change), not too hot but clear and sunny, and there was plenty of room at the tables in the shade. There was lots of brisket for everyone, and a large assortment of sides to go with it.

A few people needed a little push to get off the grass parking (Iguess there isn't a water shortae at Agua Dulce), but there were enough volunteers to help them out. THe flight back was smooth, although the tower at Torrance was caught a little bit off guard by the sudden influx out of the corridor.

Good times, good company, good food; what more can you ask for!

Our July meeting featured an informative presentation and slide show by Mr. Pedro Chan who expounded on the history and influence of WWII Flying Tigers and his experiences collecting memorabilia for US and Chinese museums.

"Flying Tigers" is the name for The American Volunteer Groups, China Air Task Force and the Fourteenth Army Air Force. All three were under the command of General Claire Lee Chennault to aid China against the invading Japanese.

The July meeting had the best attendance in many years, with 71 people. Thanks to Steve Sappington and Nancy Schunke for arranging this program. If you have any ideas for a future program, please contact Steve or Nancy.

IMG 2065-6139Our June Meet and Greet was a resounding success, with our Membership Director Anne O'Brien signing up several new members. A large group of current DAFers were there to say greet them and introduce themselves. We went through all the burgers and hot dogs we had, running out at the end in an example of perfect timing. Great job, Anne!